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Because the animators spend an inordinate amount of time on each frame of each Disney film, they’re inevitably going to get bored. One way they alleviate this feeling of boredom is to insert little jokes and references into other Disney movies. That way, they’re both enhancing the experience and making the movie more fun for themselves.

Here are some little known Disney secrets to watch out for when you’re watching Frozen for the 68th time with your kids.

In “Brave” the witch who turns Merida’s mother into a bear has carved Sully from “Monsters Inc” into a log.

The muses of “Hercules” sing while appearing as marble busts during the song “I Won’t Say I’m In Love” positioned in the same way as the singing heads from the “Haunted Mansion” ride.

Mary Gibbs, the voice of ‘Boo’ in “Monsters Inc.” was a toddler during the making of the film. It was hard to get her to sit still in the studio so the producers recorded her playing and pieced together Boo’s lines using things she would say.

…as the escaped criminal who keeps getting caught.

The voices of Mickey and Minnie were actually a married couple, Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor. According to Disney, Mickey and Minnie are just dating.

The reason many of the early Disney classics featured characters with mothers who passed may have been due to the guilt Disney felt about losing his mother. He bought his parents a home and a faulty radiator led to the death of Flora Disney.

When it comes to bringing joy to kids everywhere, Disney reigns supreme.

From the movies to the parks to the incredible cruises, the folks over at Disney know a thing or two about bringing fantasy worlds to life. Millions of people flock to the company’s many attractions each year, and they come back again and again to fill their children’s minds with memories that’ll last a lifetime.

But the Mansfield family was a little bit unsure of how their Disney World experience would be. Because they’re deaf and rely on sign language to communicate, these parents worried that their little ones would miss out on all of that Disney magic, since their oldest daughter also has hearing impairments. Much to their surprise, however, something incredible kept happening as they made their way around the park.

It’s this level of customer care and compassion that has made Disney a global institution. Inclusivity is so important, and more major companies should take that to heart. The smiles on these adorable faces say it all.

One of my favorite things in a movie is when the director inserts a hidden ‘easter egg.’ There’s nothing more satisfying than finding it in the background or another secret place. Well, as it turns out, Disney is the best of the best with hiding items and characters from their other movies in unlikely scenes. I don’t think I’ll ever watch another Disney movie without looking in the background after seeing these. Check them out.

The Princess and the Frog – Louis pulls on some swamp grass and imitates Madam Mim from The Sword and the Stone.

Oliver & Company – Princess Aurora in the background.

The Princess and the Frog – King Triton appears as the Mardi Gras float.

Tarzan – That’s Mrs. Potts and Chip from Beauty and the Beast

The Rescuers – Bambi and his mother 🙂

The Princess and the Frog – While Mama Odie sings “Dig a Little Deeper,” she throws around a few items, one of which is Genie’s Magic Lamp from Aladdin.

Lilo & Stitch – a Mulan poster shows up in the background

Little Mermaid – Hey look, it’s Goofy!

Beauty and the Beast – When Maurice and Felipe are lost in the woods, the road signs say Valencia and Anaheim. Disney Land is in Anaheim and Valencia is where many Disney artists study (California Institute of Technology)

Treasure Planet – a doll of Stitch on the shelf

The Fox and the Hound – Wart (in squirrel form) from The Sword in the Stone makes a cameo.

Lilo & Stitch – The ball from Pixar’s Luxo Jr. can be seen in the background.

Now that you’ve seen all of these, go re-watch the movies. There are probably even more if you look close enough. Share these Disney “secrets” with your friends below.

Most little girls can rely on their dads for constant love and lots of entertainment.

I remember when I was a kid, my dad would chase me around the house roaring that he was the tickle monster. When he finally caught me, he would mercilessly tickle me, making me laugh until I cried. That memory is something I’ll always cherish, which I’m sure is exactly what this little girl will do after seeing the amazing thing her dad did for her.

When artist Adam Hargreaves’ daughter, Bobbie, complained that her room was too boring, he decided to repaint her walls. But when all was said and done, he had completely transformed her room into a Disney paradise that would make any little (or big) girl jealous.

My inner child is so jealous that I can’t take it anymore — is anyone else about to throw a fit, too? If you want to check out more of Hargreaves’ awesome art, you can find his Facebook page here.

Something has been hiding in countless animated movies that you have watched by Disney and Pixar. You have probably seen it time and time again without ever realizing it: A113. This combination of a letter and numbers has been appearing in animated movies for years. Don’t believe it? An online movie enthusiast was scouring through these movies to find examples and came up with plenty from both Pixar and Disney movies. The hidden message is everywhere.

And then… in Lilo & Stitch.

The Iron Giant.

The Princess and the Frog.

The Brave Little Toaster.

American Dad.

The Simpsons.

The Avengers.

And it all refers to something so simple.

A113 simply refers to the classroom number where many animators learned their craft. A113 refers to a classroom number at the California Institute of Arts. This room was used for first year graphic design and character animation, where many of the animators at Pixar and Disney (and other studios) were taught. By putting “A113” somewhere in the film, these animators are able to give a nod to the other people doing what they do. And that’s awesome. Try to find the numbers in the next animated movie you watch. Chances are, you will. Share this neat hidden message with others.

Disney is a cornerstone of our culture.

In fact, Disney movies have created many iconic moments in cinema. Most people have a favorite Disney movie that has shaped or affected their life in some way, shape, or form. These motion pictures are groundbreaking and monumental for the film industry, and no one can deny their relevance…

So when talented a cappella singers come together to sing a love medley from the movies? You’ll have Disney chills.

Who has love in their eyes? Oh, everyone who saw this video? (That’s what I thought.)

This Disney medley is enough to make even the most sour person sweet for a few minutes.

Director Ed Wood was infamous for piecing together stock footage to complete his low-budget films. As a result, his cult classic Plan 9 from Outer Space is widely regarded as, well, the worst movie of all time. But he’s not the only director guilty of copying and pasting to save a buck.

It’s no surprise that producing a blockbuster tends to cost a studio tons of cash. Even the smallest special effect can add up to thousands (or millions) of dollars, so it’s kind of understandable why they might try to cut a corner here and there. But when the movie connoisseurs over at Screen Rant took a second look at these big-budget films, they couldn’t help but think the producers probably could have been a bit more subtle. Each one was caught giving their audience a strange sense of déjà vu:

1. This is actually one of the least terrible things about the unfortunate prequel franchise.

Disney movies are all about fairytales, happy endings and being filled with warm, fuzzy feelings after you watch them. They’re they perfect way to improve your mood. You have to admit though, if you look beyond the talking animals and magic, the endings are still pretty unrealistic. That’s why Nickelodeon storyboard animator Jeff Hong decided to put a little twist on the Disney movies we all know and love. His Tumblr is called Unhappily Ever After and he draws out realistic endings for Disney movies. They’re a lot darker than what you’re familiar with (and it’s awesome).

7.) Chicken Little … if he was in a world where people ate chickens.

8.) The Hunchback of Notre Dame … if street living in the city was realistic.

Source: Unhappily Ever After via BuzzFeed If Disney cartoons were a little more realistic, they wouldn’t have such happy endings and this cartoonist proves it. The dark twist he puts on Disney movies is a little strange and disturbingly truthful. Share them with others.